Must-see restaurants in Christchurch & Canterbury

  • Akaroa Fish & Chips

    Banks Peninsula

    This is a suitably salty seaside location for tucking into blue cod, scallops, oysters and other deep-fried goodies. You can eat in or take your prize…

  • Barrys Bay Cheese

    Banks Peninsula

    This award-winning cheese factory has a small store attached where you can taste its cheesy goodness and pick up supplies for seaside picnics. Large…

  • Malabar

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This cheery restaurant on the main drag presents Asian cuisine from Beijing to Bangalore, although the emphasis is more on the Indian. All dishes are…

  • Wobbly Kea

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Don your big-eatin' pants for brunch, lunch or dinner at the Wobbly Kea, which offers a short menu of simple but tasty home-cooked meals, such as meaty…

  • Bamboozle

    Christchurch

    Asian fusion is the name of the game at Bamboozle, where talented chefs conjure up innovative spins on traditional dishes. Their stylish new premises is…

  • Cafe Primo

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Eclectically furnished in mismatched retro furniture – much of it for sale – this side-street cafe is a nice spot for a relaxed coffee and a cheeky slice…

  • Arthur’s Pass Store & Cafe

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    If you want to stock up on supplies, this is your best chance, with odds-on for egg sandwiches, hot chips, decent coffee, basic groceries and petrol.

  • Four Square

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    The town's only supermarket, this is the place for self-caterers and campers to stock up on essentials.

  • Hanmer Springs Bakery

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    In peak season queues stretch out the door for this humble bakery's meat pies and filled rolls.

  • Cornershop Bistro

    Christchurch

    The popular local restaurant is under new management, and the owners are still finding their culinary feet. Expect hearty bistro-style fare like slow…

  • Four Square

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    One of two supermarkets in the main square; self-caterers should stock up here before heading off into Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.

  • Apartment Coffee

    Christchurch

    Good coffee and counter food combine with hearty breakfast and lunch dishes at this friendly local cafe.

  • Mt Somers Tavern

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    You'll find basic pub grub here, as well as plenty of locals to share a beer with.